Singing
By: by Phyllis Fulford and Michael Miller
Contributors: Miller, Michael, 1958- author
Edition: Second edition.
Series: Idiot's guides; Idiot's guides
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 313
ISBN-13: 9781615646210
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Instruction and study; Singing; Methods; Self-instruction
Other titles: Idiot's guides singing; Complete idiot's guide to singing.
Description: A guide to singing that includes information and exercises on such topics as vocal imagery, vocal classification, vocal theory, sight singing, and phrasing and dynamics.
Notes: Earlier edition published as: The complete idiot's guide to singing. 2003.

"Bonus audio files available online"--Cover.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: pt. 1. Finding your voice. Your first singing lesson ; Employing vocal imagery ; Finding your range ; Developing your technique with vocal exercises; title: pt. 2. Learning to sing properly. Let's get physical ; Straight and tall : why posture makes a difference ; Waiting to exhale : learning breath control ; Finding your focus : vocal placement and the even voice; title: pt. 3. Sight singing and vocal theory. Basic vocal theory ; Do, a deer : using solfeggio techniques ; Practicing your sight singing; title: pt. 4. Taking it further. Learning proper diction ; Employing proper phrasing and dynamics ; Establishing a practice routine ; Learning a new song ; Choral singing; title: pt. 5. Singing in style. Classical and musical theater ; Pop, rock, and country ; Jazz ; Gospel and R&B; title: pt. 6. The next steps. Taking care of your voice ; Finding a teacher ; Singing on stage and in the studio ; Belting it out in vocal competitions ; Following your dreams; title: Appendix A. Vocal music glossary; title: Appendix B. Pronunciation reference; title: Appendix C. Troubleshooting vocal problems; title: Appendix D. Audio track listings.